How to travel from Dortmund to Munich

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Travel Information from Dortmund to Munich

distanceDistance296 miles (477 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$35 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $35 (€30) • 8 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $46 (€40) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 296 miles (477 km) from Dortmund to Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Dortmund to Munich.

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from Dortmund to Munich

How to get from Dortmund to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:45AM8h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:45AM8h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurowings
06:50AM1h05
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
07:55AMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2691One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:38AM6h23
Dortmund Hbf
04:01PMMunich Hbf
$1881One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:38AM6h32
Dortmund Hbf
04:10PMMunich Hbf
$2021One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:13AM5h59
Dortmund Hbf
03:12PMMunich Hbf
$2021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:50AM9h55
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:30PM11h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:35PM12h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:10AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
06:50AM1h05
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
07:55AMMunich Airport (MUC)
$3611One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey from Dortmund to Munich with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Eurowings! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Dortmund to Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Dortmund and Munich.

        FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Munich

        FAQs: Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Munich.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Munich including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is a bus with an average price of $35 (€30).

        This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Munich:

        Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $46 (€40) for the same trip.

        Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€40).

        The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 8 h 45 min.

        Getting to Munich by train takes 5 h 30 min on average.

        The Dortmund to Munich distance is around 296 miles (477 km).

        The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Munich is:

        • 4 buses a day.
        • Around 16 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dortmund and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Munich:

        • Most travelers board their bus from Dortmund and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
        • Most travelers take a flight from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport.
        • Most travelers board their train from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.

        The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Munich:

        • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie or Croatia Bus d. O. O. Can get you to Munich by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Dortmund to Munich for $35 (€30) on Omio.
        • Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Munich by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Dortmund to Munich for $46 (€40).
        • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Munich tickets on Omio for $92 (€80).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Munich with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Munich with FlixBus.
        • You can find 16 direct trains per day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn.

        Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Your trip from Dortmund to Munich doesn't have to end in Munich. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. If you’d like to add Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich to your Dortmund to Munich tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Munich today!
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